Even More Paper Pumpkin July 2016 What a Gem Alternative Projects

Here are a few more alternative projects that my mom and I came up with during our Paper Pumpkin Club. My mom created a sparkling birthday card using the diamond stamp image and one of the larger tags. I really love the layout and colors on this card! The layout is truly dynamic. I like the angle of the Basic Black cardstock strip across the middle and the scatter of diamonds.

The inside of the stamp has the birthday sentiment and more diamonds. My mom thinks she is still a starting stamper, but I think she is advancing and doing a terrific job creating her own cards!! Go Mom!!

I couldn't resist making a small banner! I cut five triangles from the smaller box to make this party banner. I used the solid triangles and punched my own 1/8" holes.

Here is a close up of one of the pennants. I used the Back to Basics Alphabet, however you could substitute Labeler Alphabet.

The last project I made was a planner clip with a tassel. I was trying to think of a way to use up the last bits of the thick baker's twine. I wasn't completely happy with the pre-made planner bookmarks, so I made my own.

I wrapped thick baker's twine around one end of a jumbo paper clip and tied the top with the pre-cut piece of twine. I can see making more of these planner clips with regular baker's twine and even washi tape. I purchased the jumbo paper clips at my local office supply store.

I am all about my planner! But, you could also use these tassel clips for saving pages in magazines, books, and catalogs.

What other alternative projects have you created with your Paper Pumpkin Kits? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

More What a Gem July 2016 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Projects Project Supply List
Stamps	What a Gem
Paper	Whisper White Basic Black Emerald Envy Flirty Flamingo Pink Pirouette
Ink	Peekaboo Peach Flirty Flamingo Pear Pizzazz Emerald Envy Basic Black Archival
Embellishments	Stampin’ Dimensionals Jumbo Gold Paper Clips What a Gem July 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Paper Snips SNAIL Adhesive Multipurpose Liquid Glue Acrylic Blocks A and B
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Paper Pumpkin July 2016 What a Gem Alternative Project #2

For the second alternative project I designed a birthday card using only the What a Gem stamp set. I created a two tone look with Whisper White and Flirty Flamingo. I added Dapper Denim to join the two colors.

For my first attempt I stamped the diamond image all over a 5-3/8" by 4-1/8" piece of Whisper White in Soft Sky ink. I filled in each diamond with clear Wink of Stella. I thought the effect was pretty but the sparkle overwhelmed the Soft Sky ink. It was difficult to see the detail of the diamond image through the glitter.

For my second attempts I stamped the diamond image in Pool Party ink. I didn't add the Wink of Stella. The effect is still very pretty. I may go back to add some Wink of Stella on a few diamonds. Ha! Who am I kidding?!? I'm going to add it to all of the diamonds! What did we do before Wink of Stella?

To create the Flirty Flamingo layer, cut a 5-3/8" by 4-1/8" piece of Flirty Flamingo. Make a mark 1" up from the lower left corner. Make a mark 1" down from the upper right corner. Line your marks along the trimmer track and cut. This will give you two identical pieces. Emboss each piece with the Elegant Dots TIEF. Don't worry about the marks showing because the ribbon will cover them.

The inside of the card has the "have a brilliant birthday" sentiment. I really like the cursive, bold font!

The two rows of diamonds are stamped with Soft Sky and Pool Party ink pads.

I think this card would look stunning in Emerald Envy and Elegant Eggplant. What other colors would you use? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

It’s Your Day to Sparkle Card Project Supply List
Stamps	Paper Pumpkin July 2016 What a Gem
Paper	Dapper Denim Whisper White Silver Glimmer Flirty Flamingo
Ink	Basic Black Archival Pool Party Soft Sky
Embellishments	Clear Wink of Stella Dapper Denim Ruched Ribbon Stampin’ Dimensionals Rhinestones
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Paper Snips Glue Dots SNAIL Adhesive Acrylic Blocks A and B Big Shot Machine Baker’s Box Thinlit Dies 1-3/8” Circle Punch Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF)
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Paper Pumpkin July 2016 What a Gem Alternative Project #1

The first alternative project I created is a birthday card for my friends and family with summer birthdays. I used a few stamp sets to create this project - Jar of Love, Labeler Alphabet, and What a Gem.

I love how these gems seem to spill right out of the jar! I used Real Red, Crushed Curry, Emerald Envy, Dapper Denim, and Elegant Eggplant to resemble rubies, topaz, emeralds, diamonds, and amethysts. Tempting Turquoise would also be a gorgeous addition!

I originally intended for this to be a birthday card. However, I really think this could be a thank you card. Change the inside sentiment to one from One Big Meaning, Flourishing Phrases, or Thankful Thoughts. You could even create a set of both birthday and thank you cards to give as a gift!

What other alternative projects have you made with this month's Paper Pumpkin Kit? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

It’s Your Day to Sparkle Card Project Supply List
Stamps	Paper Pumpkin July 2016 What a Gem Jar of Love Labeler Alphabet
Paper	Dapper Denim Whisper White Crumb Cake
Ink	Basic Black Archival Real Red Crushed Curry Emerald Envy Elegant Eggplant Dapper Denim Smoky Slate
Embellishments	Basic Black Baker’s Twine Clear Wink of Stella Moroccan Nights Washi Tape
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat Paper Snips SNAIL Adhesive Acrylic Blocks A, B, and D Blender Pens
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